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⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

Notice pursuant to the FNOMCeO Code of Medical Ethics and applicable consumer protection regulations

1. Purpose of this website

The information contained in this website is intended exclusively for educational and informational purposes. All content is developed in accordance with current international guidelines (EAU Guidelines, NCCN Guidelines) and the available scientific literature. However, it does not constitute and must not be interpreted as a medical service, specialist consultation, diagnosis, or therapeutic prescription of any kind.

2. No doctor-patient relationship

Visiting this website — including reading any section related to diseases, symptoms, procedures, or treatments — does not establish a professional doctor-patient relationship between the visitor and Prof. Giacomo Novara or the Padova University Hospital (Azienda Ospedale-Università di Padova). Such a relationship is established exclusively through an in-person medical consultation, following a formal appointment.

3. Limitations of online medical information

The information provided on this website is general in nature and does not account for the individual clinical characteristics of any specific patient. Symptoms, diagnostic investigations, and therapeutic options described for illustrative purposes may not apply to the reader's personal situation. Any clinical decision must be made exclusively by the treating physician, following direct patient assessment.

4. Content currency and accuracy

Content is updated periodically in line with evolving scientific evidence and guideline revisions. However, medicine is a continuously advancing discipline: it is not possible to guarantee that all information is at any given time complete, accurate, or fully aligned with the most recent scientific developments.

5. Limitation of liability

Prof. Giacomo Novara disclaims any liability for direct or indirect damages arising from the use of information contained in this website, from independent interpretation of its contents, or from any delay in seeking medical care.

🚨 In case of medical emergency Call 112 (European emergency number) or 118 (Italian medical emergency) immediately, or go to the nearest Emergency Department. Do not use this website as a reference in situations of clinical urgency.

6. Regulatory references

This notice is issued in compliance with:
  • FNOMCeO Code of Medical Ethics, art. 55 — online information and communication by physicians
  • Italian Legislative Decree 206/2005 (Consumer Code), as applicable to informational websites in the healthcare sector
  • EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) — regarding the processing of personal data
  • Italian Law no. 189 of 8 November 2012 (Balduzzi Law) and subsequent amendments

Last updated: May 2026